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 By Genesis Ogiri Larai Binta Hassan, founder of the MotherHen Initiative (MHI), a non-governmental organisation committed to women's economic empowerment and girl-child education, has emerged as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Coordinator of the Humanitarian Leaders Network. Her emergence was announced at the ongoing two-day Humanitarian Leaders Boot Camp and Awards 2026 in Abuja, which brought together humanitarian actors and stakeholders to examine strategies for strengthening institutional capacity, improving service delivery and promoting sustainable humanitarian interventions. Through the MotherHen Initiative, Hassan has championed community-based interventions focused on improving the livelihoods of women and expanding educational opportunities for vulnerable girls, particularly in marginalised communities in Northern Nigeria. In September 2022, the organisation held a women's empowerment session in Jos, Plateau State, where it identified and provided fin...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Dr. Ini Adiakpan, Delivery Adviser to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Women Projects, has called on humanitarian actors to move beyond discussions to practical action, strengthen institutional systems and empower vulnerable communities to tackle poverty and promote sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. Adiakpan made the call while delivering her keynote address at the two-day Humanitarian Leaders Boot Camp and Awards 2026, held at The Meeting Point Event Centre, Gudu, Abuja. The event brought together stakeholders and humanitarian actors to deliberate on capacity building, effective humanitarian interventions, leadership development and strategies for strengthening systems to improve service delivery.  She was also honoured with the title of Global Matron at the event. in recognition of her contributions to humanitarian service, women’s development and community empowerment. Her recognition highlighted the importance of eff...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Dr. Ibukun Adebayo-Thomas, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Today's Bukka, has called for a robust and business-friendly policy framework to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, saying the country's hardworking and innovative youths require an enabling environment to translate their ideas into sustainable businesses. Adebayo-Thomas made the call at an entrepreneurship summit held at the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Area 10, Abuja, where she addressed journalists and participants on the challenges confronting business owners and the need for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector. She said Nigerian youths possess the determination, resilience and ingenuity to succeed in business but stressed that their efforts must be supported by policies that encourage innovation, strengthen enterprise development and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth....

 By Genesis Ogiri The Nigerian Institute of Builders in Facilities Management (NIBIFM) has invested Builder Odunmbaku Wilson Olayiwola, FNIOB, FNIBIFM, FIGFM, as its new chairman, ushering in a new phase of institutional leadership aimed at advancing professional standards, strengthening industry collaboration and consolidating facilities management practice in Nigeria. The investiture ceremony, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, brought together professionals and stakeholders within the built environment to witness Olayiwola’s formal assumption of leadership. The event also featured the induction of new Fellows into the institute, highlighting the importance of professional distinction, capacity development and institutional growth in the facilities management sector. Olayiwola is a registered builder and seasoned facilities manager with professional experience spanning the construction industry, management and entrepreneurship. His pro...

 By Genesis Ogiri Builder (Mrs.) Florence Ehon Akinyoade, FNIOB, former National Chairperson of the Association of Professional Women Builders of Nigeria (APWBN), has been elevated to the Fellowship cadre of the Nigerian Institute of Builders in Facilities Management (NIBIFM), marking another milestone in her professional trajectory within Nigeria’s built environment sector. The conferment took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, during the investiture ceremony of the institute’s new chairman, Builder Odunmbaku Wilson Olayiwola, FNIOB, FNIBIFM. The ceremony brought professional recognition and leadership transition into focus, underscoring the importance of institutional continuity and professional excellence in the facilities management industry. Akinyoade’s elevation to the fellowship cadre further reinforces her standing within the building profession, where technical competence, leadership experience and commitment to industry advanc...

By Genesis Ogiri The National Chairperson of the Association of Professional Women Builders of Nigeria (APWBN), Bldr. Dr. Bunmi Grace Omojola, has reaffirmed her commitment to mentoring young builders to become better versions of themselves, stressing the importance of professional development, ethical leadership and skills acquisition in Nigeria’s construction industry. Omojola made this known in Abuja yesterday at the investiture and induction ceremony of the third chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Building in Facilities Management, where she emphasised the need to nurture emerging professionals through mentorship, practical training and continuous capacity development. "She noted that investing in young builders was essential to developing a competent workforce capable of responding to the evolving demands of the construction sector. According to her, technical knowledge, leadership skills and professional guidance would empower emerging practitioners to build c...